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by HHouck
Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:24 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: My first few pipes
Replies: 2
Views: 2014

Re: My first few pipes

Got it thanks !
by HHouck
Tue Sep 05, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: My first few pipes
Replies: 2
Views: 2014

My first few pipes

These are all hand made no pre-drilled or stem inserts etc. everything was a block at one time. #1 I needed a blockey pipe I could grab with gloves and a flat bottom to set down in a hurry for duck hunting... https://s26.postimg.org/3pa6s4mjd/20160512_212048.jpg #2 This one was for a friend... I hav...
by HHouck
Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Buffing Wheel Finish
Replies: 6
Views: 2893

Re: Buffing Wheel Finish

Sorry I was not 100% correct on my statement - the last pic is the pipe all completed accept the buff with tripoli. The lacquer finish is still so bad I did not even buff it, shinny but lots of bad spots.
by HHouck
Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Buffing Wheel Finish
Replies: 6
Views: 2893

Buffing Wheel Finish

I am having a hard time getting the finish that I want on this Brair wood and I would like some suggestions. I have no trouble on other woods, acrylics, plastics etc. just this particular type of wood. I have tried to skip the wax and finish with White Diamond, I have tried to turn the speed down, t...